Description
Ageing
Crasto 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a blend of wines from different vintages aged oak vats for an average of 40 years.
Appellation
Porto/Port
Grape Varietal
Old vines – Field blend.
Tasting notes
With a bright, deep golden hue, marked by amber highlights and delicate greenish nuances, this wine offers unparalleled complexity and aroma intensity, the result of decades of wood ageing. On the nose, aromas of nuts and dried fruits, such as figs and dates, emerge and combine elegantly with subtle hints of caramel, honey, candied orange peel, sweet spices and iodine. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, with the sweetness being balanced by the lively acidity. The velvety texture, with extremely elegant and polished tannins, gives harmony to the wine, while the refreshing acidity intensifies the whole experience. The finish is long, persistent and memorable. Serve at a temperature between 12 and 14 degrees Celcius.
Vinification
The grapes, coming from Old Vines, are taken to the winery in plastic boxes and undergo strict selection on arrival. The grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank (‘lagar’) where they are foot trodden. After this, the grape spirit is added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine.
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